New labels in town: Marni, Rachel Roy, Alaïa

Rochelle Pinto | 09 Apr 2013

Marni, MSGM and Zadig & Voltaire on the line-up at Moonriver in New Delhi

From cult international brands like Marni and Alaïa to the most promising new labels coming out of Mumbai fashion week, a host of new collections will be available in India for the first time this summer.

Here's what should be at the top of your shopping list.

SHOP IN MUMBAI

1.Alaïa and Joseph at Le Mill

That Azzedine Alaïa’s covetable creations will hit Indian shores by the end of April is reason enough to start some serious spring cleaning. The designer tends to create his own fashion trends rather than follow them, so skater-skirt dresses in perforated lurex and figure-hugging knits feature prominently in the season’s look book.

Another addition to the Le Mill April booty is London-based label Joseph, known for too-cool-to-bear basics and classic separates. If the look book is anything to go by, there could be a white tuxedo suit in your future.

At Meherabad Apartments, near St. Stephens Church, Warden Road, Mumbai.

2. Keith Khan saris at Bungalow 8

The Keith Khan sporty sari made its debut in March at Mumbai concept store Bungalow 8. The 5-metre long elastine-silk blend seems to have hit the right spot with its audience, because Khan is now working on a new festive edition to amp up the vector graphic line that’s already in stock.

At Arthur Bunder Road, Colaba, Mumbai.

SHOP IN NEW DELHI

1. Marni, MSGM and Zadig & Voltaire at Moonriver

Two quirky Italian labels and a Parisian cashmere brand are new on the marquee at Moonriver.MSGM has made a habit of picking the most unique print inspirations each time, and the panther is this season’s muse.

Consuelo Castiglioni was one of the flag bearers of the retro mood of Spring/Summer ’13, and her monochromatic chequered dresses forMarniare already an editorial favourite.

2. Rachel Roy at Kitsch
A favourite with celebrities from Kareena Kapoor to Michelle Obama, theNew York-based designer of Indian origin is known for her distinct mix of bright colours and floating, feminine cuts. Fingers crossed that the purple peplum gown -- a standout look from her Spring/Summer ’13 collection -- also makes it to the Kitsch store at the DLF Emporio mall.

At shop 233, DLF Emporio, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi.

SHOP ONLINE

1. Suhani Pittie

The Hyderabad-based jewellery designer has just launched an online shop as an extension to the brand's official website, allowing you first pickings on their new collection, Child of Eden. Sample 22-karat gold earrings and pendants set against a bidri star print base for a retro look.

3. DRVV at Pernia’s Pop-Up ShopDesigner Dhruv Kapur and his label DRVV attracted a lot of attention for his debut line at Lakme Fashion Week in Mumbai, notably from stylist-designer-buyer Pernia Qureshi. It’s all black and white cotton and silk chiffon, and androgynous silhouettes range from fitted cotton dresses to sheer pillar trousers.